Category: Public Lands

We Need Your Voice: Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act

November 30, 2023

The U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service unveiled a policy that would designate climbing bolts and anchors as “permanent installations,” which are banned under the 1964 Wilderness Act. The new policy proposal requires any route with fixed anchors to undergo a federal approval process that threatens climbing routes across the country with closure.  … More We Need Your Voice: Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act

Rooted in Responsibility—Climbing at Split Rock

October 10, 2023

Building climbing anchors is a dynamic process. Climbers must consider the natural resources available to them, the gear they have on hand, and what type of anchor offers the most safety and efficiency. But often overlooked are the rules and regulations of their chosen crag. To illustrate this point, let’s take a closer look at … More Rooted in Responsibility—Climbing at Split Rock

2021-07-20 Recap from Outdoor Alliance / Speaker Pelosi Meeting

August 4, 2021

On July 20th, 2021, the BACC joined a call organized by the Outdoor Alliance with staff members from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. Also present at the meeting were representatives from the Access Fund, SF Urban Riders, the California Mountain Biking Coalition, Peak Design, and members of the Outdoor Alliance. About half of those present … More 2021-07-20 Recap from Outdoor Alliance / Speaker Pelosi Meeting